Bolivia Rejects Chile's Statements, Reiterates Proposal for Talk

Bolivia Rejects Chile's Statements, Reiterates Proposal for Talk

Bolivia Rejects Chile's Statements, Reiterates Proposal for Talk

La Paz, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia rejected on Thursday the declarations of the Chilean authorities on the sea issue and reiterated the determination of Evo Morales'' government to resume dialogue with the neighboring nation.

We reject the declarations of the past few days. I believe that the two countries can find beneficial solutions for both of us, Bolivian Foreign Minister Diego Pary told the press this Thursday.

The Bolivian diplomat explained the decision is part of the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling in The Hague on the demand to force Chile to negotiate an exit to the sea.

On Tuesday, President Evo Morales sent a letter to his counterpart, Sebastian Piñera, inviting him to resume talks to address the maritime issue.

However, the Chilean President indicated on Wednesday that his country will talk to Bolivia if it abandons the demand for sovereign access to the sea through Chilean territory.

In this context, Pary insisted that the pending issues between Chile and Bolivia should be resolved through dialogue, and assured that 'the Bolivian people will never cease in its intention to meet again with the Pacific Ocean.

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Bolivia Rejects Chile's Statements, Reiterates Proposal for Talk

La Paz, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia rejected on Thursday the declarations of the Chilean authorities on the sea issue and reiterated the determination of Evo Morales'' government to resume dialogue with the neighboring nation.

We reject the declarations of the past few days. I believe that the two countries can find beneficial solutions for both of us, Bolivian Foreign Minister Diego Pary told the press this Thursday.

The Bolivian diplomat explained the decision is part of the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling in The Hague on the demand to force Chile to negotiate an exit to the sea.

On Tuesday, President Evo Morales sent a letter to his counterpart, Sebastian Piñera, inviting him to resume talks to address the maritime issue.

However, the Chilean President indicated on Wednesday that his country will talk to Bolivia if it abandons the demand for sovereign access to the sea through Chilean territory.

In this context, Pary insisted that the pending issues between Chile and Bolivia should be resolved through dialogue, and assured that 'the Bolivian people will never cease in its intention to meet again with the Pacific Ocean.